You are correct with the charges at Harry Harris. There is a ramp near MM 79, on Indian Key Fill, bayside. Free but it's not the best ramp, you may need a small truck.
Holiday Isle has a ramp but no idea on charges or who can use it.

Would I have a problem there using a 4 cyl Honda Accord? Or I need a truck to launch there?

Thanks

It depends on who tore up the ramp earlier and on the tide. It's a compacted sand ramp. Sometimes it's smooth but it's usually rutted pretty bad. I would say no for a car. Smugglers Cove has a ramp, not sure of the charge though. That's right after the drawbridge, bayside as you get on Windley Key. Give them a call, I don't think it's for hotel guests only. Maybe someone will chime in.

The last time I went there I used a ramp called siesta key marina. Its on the right after the tiki bar island (holiday isle). I payed $22 bucks to use the ramp, kinda pricey but the facilities are real nice. This is probably some private ramp, but the dude was willing to let me use it. Place has showers, nice bathrooms,eating area. Kinda hard to find on the return trip though because of the mangroves. Only bad part was that I couldnt flush my ski there, but was allowed to hose it off.

I was in your hood yesterday Ian. I met Matt and he showed me the tarpon pier. Those things are huge!

Sissy's. If you feed them, hold the fish in the palm of your hand and let the fish swallow your hand. I had my arm up to the elbow in a 200# plus tarpon at Robbie's a few weeks ago. Freaked all the tourists out.

Sissy's. If you feed them, hold the fish in the palm of your hand and let the fish swallow your hand. I had my arm up to the elbow in a 200# plus tarpon at Robbie's a few weeks ago. Freaked all the tourists out.

What would these be? This was on our honeymoon in Mexico, Claudia thought she was about to be attacked by a shark while snorkeling with these. They were about 4 foot long.

I have the best ramp in the world in the keys, but no parking lol. Its free and in the middle of all the good spots. I would tell you, but no idea what the address is, if you find a good ramp though let us know.